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World's happiest countries

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, which recognizes "happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world," according to the United Nations. Take a look at this year's list of the happiest countries in the world.

What makes people happy? The answer is a combination of things, according tothe World Happiness Report compiled by Columbia University's Earth Institute. Take a look at the happiest countries in the world.

10. Australia

9. Iceland

8. Austria

7. Finland

6. Canada

5. Sweden

4. The Netherlands

3. Switzerland

2. Norway

1. Denmark. Considered the happiest place in the world for the second year in a row, Denmark is home to Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's oldest amusement parks.